Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermona
ID:
784099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinsm.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Syria , ed. 2, 2: 596 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783432

Common Names

  • Iris hermona
  • Hermona Iris
  • Hermona's Iris

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Description

Iris hermona (also called 'Hermon Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to Israel and Jordan. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and slopes at elevations of 500 to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Iris hermona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris hermona has white to pale blue flowers with yellow and purple veins. The seeds are small and glossy and the seedlings are slender and have a long, pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris hermona is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Iris hermona

Iris hermona is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands.

Iris hermona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris hermona?

Iris hermona

What is the common name of Iris hermona?

Hermona Iris

What type of soil does Iris hermona prefer?

Iris hermona prefers moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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